In Japan today, Sony took the covers of the third-generation of its smart band watch – the Sony Wena 3.

Many are unaware of Sony’s presence in the league of smartwatch manufactures. Ever since the first make of the smart band launched for a crowdfunding campaign in Japan, it has been a remarkable product from the company.

According to Sony, the mechanical structure, electric circuit, antenna, and the board are designed to fit perfectly into a smaller and smarter band.

In comparison, the Wena 3 is 2.5mm thicker and 30% smaller in volume that the Sony Wena Active.

For a smarter fit, the battery and the display on the all-new Wena 3 comes in a curved design.

The display on the device features high impact resistance, which Sony claims can withstand a drop impact of 90cm.

Meanwhile, the cover glass on the screen is of graphite-type. And according to the company, it passed through more than 20 processes before it got fitted on the device.

Like most smart bands, the Sony Wena 3 features an accelerometer and a dual optical heart rate sensor, which allows users to track their daily activities.

Also, the device helps the users to keep track of their sleep data and monitor their heart rate.

Besides, it has support for 5ATM standard waterproof, which makes it fit for swimming at certain depths.

Furthermore, the Wena 3 supports MAMORIO – a notification function which helps in searching for the watch when misplaced.

Sony has announced the new smart wearable in three-band types such as leather, metal, and silicone rubber band.

The pricing of the Sony Wena 3 varies and depends on the band option. The metal variant comes in silver and premium black. The former carries a price tag of 33,000 Yen (~$314) and the latter costs 35,000 Yen (~$333).

Also, the leather band comes in brown leather, which retails for 30,000 Yen (~$285) and premium black leather, which costs 32,000 Yen (~$304).

The silicone band variant, which happens to be the cheapest variant, costs 24,000 Yen (~$228).

A couple of days back, Apple launched the new iPad Air and the Apple Watch Series 6. Alongside these two devices, the company unveiled another smartwatch that goes by the name Watch SE.

According to the firm, the Watch SE arrives as a successor of the Watch Series 3 that debuted three years ago, and it retails for a price lower than that of the new Series 6.

Despite being cheaper than the Watch Series 6, the Apple Watch SE features several new features found on the Watch Series 6.

Features like gyroscope, in-built accelerometer, always-on altimeter, hand washing detection, and sleep tracking are present on the Watch SE.

As for the internals, the Watch SE comes with the S5 System in Package. And it relies on a dual-core processor, which according to the company, performs two times better than that in the Watch Series 3.

It arrives pre-installed with the WatchOS7 and a new activity app called Fitness Plus. The app provides the user with virtual workout classes and helps in tracking workout sessions.

Fitness Plus happens to be the first fitness service designed for the Apple Watch. On getting the Watch SE, you are entitled to three months free access to the app after which you’ll have to pay $9.99 per month to continue using it.

Also, the Watch SE’s display is 30% larger than that of the Series 3. The smart device is compatible with all Apple Watch straps, including the new Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop bands that Apple just unveiled.

The Watch SE would be available is cellular models. So, the watch can make emergency calls, both locally and internationally, using the built-in emergency SOS feature.

The GPS model of the device starts at $279, and the cellular model carries a price tag of $329.

Yesterday, Apple held a launch event to announce the iPad Air alongside the Watch Series 6 and the all-new Watch SE.

The new Series 6 Watch maintains the build of the Watch Series 4 and the Watch Series 5, but it packs new features.

The new Watch Series 6 debuts with new sensors, which allows users to monitor their blood oxygen, and also track their sleep.

It takes about 15 seconds for the Watch Series 6 to complete the blood oxygen monitoring process. The device performs this process with the help of a red and an infrared light.

Commenting on the new feature, Apple states that it is collaborating with robust health networks to begin large-scale studies using the blood oxygen measurement feature.

Inside the new Watch Series 6 is the new S6 processor, which is based on Apple’s A13 chipset. The processor is an upgrade of the S5 that debuted with the Watch Series 5 last year.

The Watch Series 6 allows the user to access control centre, change watch faces, and access notifications without fully waking the screen. It arrives with an always-on display. And according to the company, the screen on the Watch Series 6 is 2.5 times brighter than that on the Series 5.

Also, one other new sensor, which updates the user with real-time elevation information, is present in the device. For the software, it runs on the new WacthOS7.

The new smartwatch provides users with the same 18-hour battery life offered by the Series 5, and it debut with fast charging technology.

For the first time, Apple decided to produce a smartwatch in the Product (RED) colour version. Apart from the bright red finish, the Watch Series 6 will be available in other colours like gold, grey, silver, and blue aluminium finishes.

For the stainless-steel build, it will come in either yellow gold or graphite.

The high-end model of the Watch Series 6 will arrive in natural black or titanium black.

Besides, Apple has launched a new feature called Family Setup. The new feature allows parents to manage a child’s Apple Watch remotely.

Managing of calls and messages, setting up location, and activating DND modes for school time are a few of the actions the new feature allows parents to perform. However, the Family Setup feature requires a cellular model of the Apple Watch.

For the pricing, the 40mm model of the Apple Watch 6 will retail for $399, and the cellular model will cost $499.

OPPO, one of the leading smartphone manufacturers in China, launched its first-ever smartwatch earlier this year. The smart wearable was named the OPPO watch. 

Two months ago, the company announced an upgraded version of the OPPO watch. The model was available primarily in China and featured an updated version of the watch Wear OS. 

According to a fresh piece of information from Engadget, OPPO will launch the updated version of the OPPO watch by July 31. The source also stated that the smart device would arrive pre-loaded with Wear OS by Google. 

OPPO has released a promotional GIF to tease the launch of the smartwatch. At the end of the short clip, Wear OS by Google was seen on a black background, and this confirms the earlier made claims. 

Although it was revealed that the new smartwatch would debut on July 31, it seems the watch has launched in Germany already. 

The OPPO watch that launched in Germany arrived with some Google-powered applications like Google Pay and Google Assistant. The Chinese variant of the device, on the other hand, featured Ali Pay and Breeno Assistant. 

The OPPO watch delivers a screen resolution of 360 x 360 pixels on its 1.6-inch AMOLED display. The display has curved edges and is protected by Gorilla Glass 3.

On the inside, the Snapdragon Wear 2500 alongside the Apollo 3 chipset powers the new OPPO watch. The watch is embedded with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of native storage. 

In low power mode, the company claims that the 300mAh battery in the watch can power it for up to 14 days. 

Furthermore, the new smart wearable has the capability of tracking activities like cycling, running, and swimming while on the user. It also features heart monitoring, sleep tracking, menstrual cycle tracking, and ECG. The watch will launch at a cost price of 249 Euros.

Last year March, Redmi announced its first true wireless earphones – Redmi AirDots. The smart accessory carried a price tag of 99 Yuan (~$14). Within a few months of launch, the Redmi AirDots became so popular, and the company recorded the sales of over 3 million units.

In April, Xiaomi, under the Redmi brand, rolled out another model of its wireless earphones. The new model launched with advanced connectivity. It was named Redmi AirDots S.

Now, the brand has launched the second generation of its true wireless earphones – Redmi Airdots 2.

The Redmi AirDots 2 come with a 7.2mm sound driver. The company claims the sound driver is capable of producing powerful low-frequency outputs, mid-frequency sound, and high-frequency sound.

One significant difference between the AirDots and the AirDots 2 is the advance Bluetooth chip. Unlike the first generation AirDots that came with Bluetooth 4.2 support, the AirDots 2 is equipped with Bluetooth 5.0.

The Bluetooth 5.0 chip in the AirDots 2 allows for faster connection and data transmission between the earphones and connected devices.

Tapping the earphones twice activates the XiaoAI Voice Assistant.

The company includes in the retail box, small, medium, and large earplugs to ensure the comfortability of every user.

Redmi is yet to disclose the AirDots 2 battery capacity but claims that it can offer up to 4 hours of continuous playback.

From July 22, the AirDots 2 will be available for crowdfunding. During the crowdfunding campaign, each unit will be sold for 79 Yuan, which approximates to about $11. Once the campaign is over, the Redmi AirDots 2 will retail for 99 Yuan (~$14).